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The question of arbitrabzlity of a grievance may be raised by either party before the arbitration hearing of the grievance on the grounds that the ma.tter is non-arbitrable or beyand the arbitrator's jurisdiction. The first question to be placed before the arbitrator will be whether or not the grievance is arbitrable. If the arbitrator determines the grievance is within the purview of arbitrability, the grievance wili be heard on its merits before the same arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator shall be fnal and binding on the grievant, the F.O.P. and the Ernployer. The arbitrator shall be requested to issue his decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the conciusion of testimony and argument or submission of fmal briefs. The cost and fees of the arbitrator stzall be borne equa.lly by the parties. The expense of any non-employee witness shall be borne, if any, by the paz-ty calling them. The fees of the court reporter shall be paid by the party asking for one: such fees shall be split equally if bath parties desire a reporter, or request a copy of any transcripts. Any bargaining unit member whose attendance is required for such hearings shall not lose pay or benefits to the extent such hearing hours are during normaliy scheduled working hours at the day of the hearing. 31